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​PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE

It is to your benefit to learn and practice of proper business etiquette early in your career as a model. The field of modeling is extremely competitive and you will find that your most important asset, as a model, is not your appearance, but your REPUTATION. I cannot stress enough, the great value of learning to deal with your employers with courtesy, respect, and professionalism. Beautiful women and men are a “dime a dozen”, yet well-trained, courteous, organized and prepared PROFESSIONAL MODELS are rare!

**Below are listed examples of ways to achieve this kind of professionalism.

1. Keep an up-to-date day timer or calendar, in which you will promptly write down any information about jobs.2. Always call your employer a day or two before the job to confirm date, time, and other important information.3. Always arrive at least 10 minutes early for fittings, rehearsals, or shows. This will allow you to get your things organized by the appointed time. NEVER rush in late or at the last minute unprepared!4. Purchase a Zip Hood and USE IT! A zip hood is a light weight hood with a zipper that a model wears over his/her head, when changing to protect the garment from make-up, hair spray, etc… (Zip hoods may be purchased at any Sally’s Beauty Supply Store). Never get make-up on the clothes and leave it for the merchant to discover. Show it to the merchant, apologize, and offer to pay to have it cleaned.5. Purchase a set of dress shields and USE THEM! Dress shields are used by men and women when modeling, to protect the garments from perspiration. They can be purchased through JC Penney’s catalog or store, at Cloth World or Hancock Fabrics.6. All models should use clear, roll-on antiperspirant. White stick deodorants can be messy!7. Careful handling of tags, extra buttons, jewelry, accessories and accessory cards is essential! If a tag cannot be tucked out of sight, carefully clip all exposed tags and place them in a clear plastic bag and hang the baggie over the rack. Be certain to get the outfits back on the proper rack. Also, be sure to return all earrings to the cards they came on, etc…8. Do not sit down in an outfit once you have it on, because it will wrinkle.9. Always return garments to hangers, or fold them neatly in the bags in which they were brought. They should be returned to the merchant in the same manner in which you received them, or better!10. Never throw an outfit on the floor! If you are in the rush of the fashion show, hand it to your dresser or lay it on top of the rack, until you have time to hang it up!11. The minute a show, photo shoot, or fitting is over, hang up your clothes and CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF!12. Never step into an outfit with your shoes on.13. Always thank the merchants for asking you to model, and express interest in working for them in the future.14. Always write a thank-you note to the merchants and the show’s director, and give it to them after the show.15. Do not wear heavy perfume or cologne.

16. Do not be too talkative with store employees or the person who hired you. Be friendly and personable, but do not get to chummy- as this can be interpreted as chumming up just to get work. This is in very poor taste.17. When appropriate, invoice the employer within one week of the job. This is appreciated by the bookkeeper, and will also insure prompt payment for you.18. Put a short, personal note on your invoice, expressing gratitude for the job, and expressing a desire to work with them again in the future.19. If you are not supposed to bill them, write a thank-you note to give to them the day you work.20. When doing a photo shoot, never step on the photographer’s seamless paper backdrop without wiping your feet. Tread lightly! Those backdrops are very expensive!21. If you have to call an employer on the phone, be sure to identify yourself, the particular show or job you are referring too, and the reason you are calling. Be friendly, brief, and to the point. SPEAK UP! If you tend to be shy and unsure of what to say, write down what you might say, and practice a time or two before you call.

**Learn to gear your thoughts toward total professionalism. Dealing in a courteous, respectfulmanner will turn an ordinary job here and there into a full, rewarding career. Each of you has aresponsibility to all EXCEL students as a whole, to uphold the good reputation that we have all worked so hard to build. All it takes is one student lacking in professional etiquette, to hurt the reputation of the entire group. That is a big responsibility, but I have confidence in each of you!

REMEMBER! YOUR REPUTATION IS YOUR GREATEST ASSET!!

***SMART TIP***

Always take your updated portfolio, updated resume, and your composite cards or laser copies with you on all professional assignments. This adds professional polish to your

**Learn to gear your thoughts toward total professionalism. Dealing in a courteous, respectfulmanner will turn an ordinary job here and there into a full, rewarding career. Each of you has aresponsibility to all EXCEL students as a whole, to uphold the good reputation that we have all worked so hard to build. All it takes is one student lacking in professional etiquette, to hurt the reputation of the entire group. That is a big responsibility, but I have confidence in each of you!

REMEMBER! YOUR REPUTATION IS YOUR GREATEST ASSET!!

Keep a “Who’s Who” notebook! At rehearsals and fittings, write down everyone’s name and position, with a short description of appearance and personality to help you remember who they are. Successful businessmen and women learn early on, that it is smart business sense to call business associates by name and be aware of who does exactly what!

Our reputation is as stake as well as Excel. Make sure we stay professional.

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Madison Kennedy

2/27/2016 03:23:08 pm

I understand and I learned to keep a "Who's Who" notebook

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Lacy Lewis

2/28/2016 03:52:31 am

Understood

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kendra dorn

3/1/2016 06:06:08 am

I learned that it is very important to respect the garments. Be very professional and leave a great impression. Don't be too chummy. You could be seen as being a little desperate.

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Josie Jones

3/1/2016 01:59:07 pm

I learned to put a short personal note in with the invoice for that extra "touch".

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Zaniya Washington

3/1/2016 02:19:08 pm

I learned that beautiful women and men are a “dime a dozen”, yet well-trained, courteous, organized and prepared professional models are rare!

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Emma May

3/2/2016 03:28:59 pm

Understood

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Faith Clark

3/2/2016 04:45:55 pm

I understand and I learned to keep a "Who's Who" notebook.

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Ebony

3/3/2016 12:07:30 am

Ive learned that being organized and professional is the key to success, keeping a who's who notebook would really help me since I'm horrible with names, using protective gear in order to respect the company's clothing that they are supplying you with, and that my reputation is my greatest asset.

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Shanna Welker

3/3/2016 09:35:04 am

Barrett Welker. Understood.

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Kimberly Horton

3/3/2016 11:38:35 am

For Christian Horton, I understand.

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